The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) aims to establish an after school music program, based on the philosophy of
“El Sistema” Music Education, a visionary global movement that transforms the lives of children through music, under the believe that every child can learn music and art. The program provides comprehensive music education opportunities to students within Miami Dade County. This business plan outlines the key elements of the program, including its objectives, target audience, curriculum, funding sources, and marketing strategies. A new model for social change. Every student in this afterschool program, will be part of an orchestra and will receive 6 weekly sessions, each of approximately 3 hours.
On August 26, 2021, the Miami Symphony Orchestra and its Music Director & Conductor Eduardo Marturet announced the new partnership with “EL SISTEMA” from Venezuela, to create a new and innovative music education platform never seen before in South Florida. Eduardo Marturet, MISO Music Director & Conductor, and the family of the late and loved Maestro Jose Antonio Abreu, along with Eduardo Méndez, Executive Director of EL SISTEMA from Venezuela, named the program:
“EL SISTEMA – MISO Music Education Program José A. Abreu” honoring the creator of one of the most innovative and effective learning programs in the history of music.
The Miami Symphony Orchestra is the only organization officially appointed by EL SISTEMA/VENEZUELA to further expand this unique music education program in South Florida.
«To dream alone is just a dream…
To dream with others changes reality…»
José Antonio Abreu
EL SISTEMA MUSIC PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Foster a love for music and develop musical talent among students.
- Provide access to high-quality music education, regardless of socioeconomic background.
- Enhance students’ cognitive, social, and emotional development through music.
- Promote teamwork, discipline, and self-expression through group learning, ensemble playing and orchestral performances.
- Engage at least two schools in the first 2 years of the program, by incorporating 1 school per year in the Miami-Dade County.
- MISO’S main goal would be to have at least 10 schools actively participating with MISO’s/El Sistema program, in the Miami-Dade County, in the next five years.
The school music program will primarily target students aged between 4-7 in early learning and 13-18 in advanced education. Elementary through high school students attending Miami Dade County Schools (private or public). The program aims to serve students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.
Note: the focus would be to address schools in lower-income sectors of the County. MISO’s current pilot program is with a private school since implementation with the private sector is less bureaucratic.
Shelton Academy, MISO / EL SISTEMA Pilot Program
MISO has started the EL SISTEMA program with a new partnership with Shelton Academy, available to all children of the City of Doral. Shelton became the first school to be part of the EL SISTEMA program in South Florida and aspire to open more locations in South Florida in the coming years.
For this purpose, MISO has created a New Beginnings Fund for EL SISTEMA Educational program.
For more information, call 305-2755666